Comparison

Private Tutor vs Aelm

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Private Tutor

Features
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Find the right private tutor across the GCC with Private Tutor. Students can browse tutor profiles freely without creating an account. Search and filter by subject, country, city, hourly rate, teaching level, lesson format, spoken language, and project-help availability. FOR STUDENTS • Browse tutors in Qatar, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman • Search by tutor name, subject, or city • Compare subjects, experience, hourly rates, schedules, and teaching options • Save tutor profiles for quick access • Sign in with Apple only when you want to view contact details • Call tutors or contact them directly through WhatsApp FOR TUTORS • Create and manage a professional tutor profile • Add up to 2, 4, or 6 subjects according to your subscription tier • Set your location, rate, teaching levels, lesson formats, spoken languages, biography, and availability • Control whether your profile is visible to students • Manage monthly or annual subscriptions through Apple Private Tutor supports Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Arabic, English, French, Programming, Accounting, Economics, IELTS, TOEFL, SAT, and many other subjects. The app supports English and Arabic, including a complete right-to-left Arabic interface. STUDENT ACCESS Browsing tutor profiles is free. Students do not need a subscription. TUTOR SUBSCRIPTIONS Publishing a tutor profile requires an active auto-renewable subscription. Eligible customers may receive Apple's 30-day introductory free trial. Available products, local prices, and eligibility are shown before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple Account settings. Private Tutor connects students and tutors directly. Tutors are responsible for their services, qualifications, availability, and rates. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://qtrcipher.github.io/private-tutor-privacy-policy/

About

Aelm

This platform empowers educators to share their expertise with students who need it. It handles bookings, payments, and scheduling, allowing teachers to focus on instruction. Features include setting subjects, managing calendars, conducting live video/audio lessons, and tracking student feedback.

Highlights
  • Set teaching subjects
  • Manage calendar and schedule
  • Conduct live video/audio lessons
  • Showcase services to students
  • Track student ratings
  • Secure payment and booking management
Features
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علم للمعلمين هو منصتك الذكية لإيصال خبرتك التعليمية إلى الطلاب الذين يحتاجونها، بمرونة واحترافية كاملة. مع علم، ركّز على ما تحبه — التعليم — ودعنا نتولى الحجز والدفع وإدارة الوقت. المميزات: حدّد المواد التي تناسب تخصصك ومهاراتك. اختر مواعيدك ونظّم تقويمك بكل حرية. قدّم دروسك عبر مكالمات فيديو أو صوت مباشرة داخل التطبيق. اعرض خدماتك على مجموعة واسعة من الطلاب الباحثين عن تعليم مخصص. تابع تقييمات الطلاب لتطوير خدماتك وتحسين تجربتك. إدارة آمنة ومرنة للدفع والحجوزات. علم شريكك المثالي لتوسيع نطاق تأثيرك التعليمي وتحقيق أهدافك المهنية. ابدأ التدريس اليوم وكن مصدر إلهام لطلابك.

Screenshots

Private Tutor4 screens
Aelm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Aelm at none against Private Tutor's 6. Aelm also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Private Tutor sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Aelm asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Private Tutor ships an update every 2 months, Aelm every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Private Tutor versus Aelm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivate TutorAelm
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB97 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerhamam alabdullaAbdulmajeed Ghouth

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Private Tutor

Subscriptions6
  • Specialist Monthly - 1-2 Subjects1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • Professional Monthly - 3-4 Subjects1 Month trial$7.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly - 5-6 Subjects1 Month trial$9.991 Month
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  • Specialist Annual - 1-2 Subjects1 Month trial$34.991 Year
  • Professional Annual - 3-4 Subjects1 Month trial$69.991 Year
  • Premium Annual - 5-6 Subjects1 Month trial$89.991 Year
None

Aelm

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Private Tutor free?
Private Tutor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aelm free?
Aelm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Private Tutor or Aelm have ads?
Neither Private Tutor nor Aelm shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Private Tutor or Aelm?
Private Tutor ships an update every 2 months, and Aelm every 4 days. Most recently, Private Tutor was updated on November 8, 2026 and Aelm on November 9, 2026.

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